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A helicopter flies above a body of water near a coastal city on a bright day.

Venom Over Venezuela

A Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter flies near the coast of La Guaira, Venezuela, during an operational site survey, June 6, 2026. U.S. military forces are providing disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes.

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